PPT-Diction & Tone

a nd how to discuss them meaningfully Definitions Diction an authors choice of words especially with regard to correctness clearness or effectiveness Any of the four generally accepted levels of dictionformal informal colloquial or slangmay be correct in a particular context but incorrect in another or when mixed unintentionally Most ideas have a number of alternate words that the writer can select to suit . Diction refers to the author’s choice of words.. Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. a. nd how to discuss them meaningfully . PowerPoint modified from originals at . http://parkrose.orvsd.org/. , Hill’s 2007 . AP Lit Diction Guide, and . http://exchange.guhsd.net/details.php?object_id=370. From . Longitude. Expository Essay. Is a brief nonfiction work in which an author informs the reader by explaining, defining, or interpreting an idea. Often, the writer reaches a conclusion through reasoning or logic.. By: . Elisabet. Tepoz. And. Kevin . Bakos. Tone. Tone is the emotion or attitude that the writer or speaker is trying to convey to his or her readers/listeners.. Tone is identified by looking at word choice and sentence structure. . ESL 015 Wenli Zhang. What’s your understanding of this sentence?. “T. he difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. . Notes. DICTION…... "The difference between the almost-right word and the right word is really a large matter.". ―. Mark . Twain. Diction. Diction refers to an author’s word choice. . Every word is chosen for a reason!. Tone. When we . read we . hear the speaker’s voice. It’s the voice that conveys the . tone . of an author work. .. Tone . is. . the author’s implied attitude towards its subject.. Tone. is an abstraction we make from the details of a . R.I.9-10.4. I . can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative and technical meanings, analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and . Diction. Syntax. Tone. Point of View. Developed by Mrs. . Stacey Reaves. Sumter. , . SC. Adapted by Adrien . Alsobrook. .. Memphis, TN. Diction: Word Choice. “The difference between the right word and almost the right word is like the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.” Mark Twain. Diction: Word Choice. “The difference between the right word and almost right word is like the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.” . – Mark Twain. To study diction is to analyze how a writer uses words for a distinct purpose and effect.. Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. Are the words monosyllabic or polysyllabic?. Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. Are the words monosyllabic or polysyllabic?. Diction & Tone Diction refers to the author’s choice of words. Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as: Is the language concrete or abstract? Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. Are the words monosyllabic or polysyllabic?.